Alaska Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEB3 days ago · Key Facts. Alaska, the largest state in the United States, is located in the extreme northwest corner of North America. It spans over 663,268 square miles and boasts a diverse geography that includes mountains, glaciers, forests, tundra, and coastline. The state is bordered by Canada to the east and shares maritime borders with Russia to …
Geography of Alaska - Wikipedia
WEBAlaska occupies the northwestern portion of the North American continent and is bordered only by Canada on the east. It is one of two U.S. states not bordered by another state; Hawaii is the other. Alaska has more ocean coastline than all …
Alaska | History, Flag, Maps, Weather, Cities, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Alaska lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent, and the Alaska Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. Because the 180th meridian passes through the state’s Aleutian Islands , Alaska’s westernmost portion is in the Eastern Hemisphere .
Alaska - Wikipedia
WEBAlaska is also considered to be the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost (the Aleutian Islands cross the 180th meridian into the eastern hemisphere) state in the United States. It borders the Canadian territory of Yukon …
Alaska - Arctic, Glaciers, Wildlife | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Alaska comprises eight distinct physiographic and environmental regions. Much of the mainland panhandle region, a narrow strip of land 25 to 50 miles (40 to 80 km) wide lying east and south of the St. Elias Mountains, is composed of the Boundary Ranges.
Alaska Geographic Home - Alaska Geographic
WEBAlaska Geographic makes Alaska’s public lands more accessible to everyone and keeps them wild for future generations. Since 1959, AK Geo has been supporting Alaska’s public lands. We’re the official nonprofit education partner of Alaska’s spectacular national parks, forests, refuges, and BLM lands. We support educational and ...
Geography of Alaska, Alaska Kids' Corner, State of Alaska
WEBGeography of Alaska. Land area: With 586,412 square miles, or about 365,000,000 acres, Alaska is the largest state in the union and; one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states. Area per person: Approximately .91 square mile per person. Diameter: East to west, 2,400 miles; north to south, 1,420 miles.
Map of Alaska State, USA - Nations Online Project
WEB2 days ago · The detailed map shows the US state of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands with maritime and land boundaries, the location of the state capital Juneau, major cities and populated places, ocean inlets and bays, rivers and lakes, highest mountains, major roads, ferry lines (Alaska Marine Highway), railroads and major airports.
Geography of Alaska
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · Alaska's geography is characterized by its vast and rugged wilderness, diverse wildlife, towering mountains, expansive coastlines, and unique geological features.
Alaska Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBThe state is bordered by Canada on the east, the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean in the north, the Bering Sea and the Chukchi Sea in the west, and the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska in the...
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